Teacher-Visual Arts Long-Term Substitute

Teacher-Visual Arts Long-Term Substitute North Reading Public Schools L. D. Batchelder Elementary School – North Reading, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5811617 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Sep 24, 2026 Job Description The L.D. Batchelder Elementary School is seeking a Visual Arts Teacher Long-Term Substitute tentatively from September 24, 2026 through January 22, 2027. North Reading Public Schools is actively looking to build a diverse workforce to ensure all students feel welcome, safe, and valued for who they are and are supported to reach their potential. This position is a 0.8 FTE with work days on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Responsibilities Unit/lesson planning Direct instruction of students in grades K-5 Provide timely feedback to students Plan and implement the Visual Arts curriculum for grades K-5 Evaluate individual students using department-developed common assessment tools, maintain up-to-date records of student progress, and report scores to department liaison by posted deadlines Assist in the collection and display of student artwork for annual school and district art shows Collaborate with members of the K-12 Department of the Visual Arts to review, develop, and execute a rigorous district curriculum aligned to state standards Create a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment while modeling enthusiasm for learning Develop, model, and practice class procedures and routines Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities and practices to ensure student success Other duties as determined by the Building Principal, Assistant Principal, or their Designee Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a related field required Master's degree preferred Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education teaching license in Visual Art, grades PreK-8 Possess knowledge of standards, learning expectations, and progress monitoring Outstanding organizational and communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Collaborative working demeanor Excellent oral and written communication skills At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred Citizenship, residency or work visa required North Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Human Resources Administrator. Position Type Full-Time Salary $325.67 to $325.67 Per Day Job Categories Classroom Teacher > Art Classroom Teacher > Elementary Contact Information Michael Maloney, Principal L. D. Batchelder Elementary School Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education